Strawberry Almond Croissant

A weekend treat – the strawberries ooze their juices and the marzipan melts sweetly into the fluffy croissant!

Makes 6 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 10-15 minutes

Vegan

  • 100g ready made marzipan
  • 150g strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 x 350g pack croissant dough
  • 1 egg, beaten, to glaze (optional)
  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6.  Line a baking tray with parchment or a reusable liner. 
  2. Grate the marzipan with a large hole grater.  Unroll the pack of croissant and separate the 6 triangles.  Divide the marzipan and strawberry slices between the pieces of dough and gently roll up from the shortest side to the tip and shape into a croissant – rolling instructions are usually on the pack. 
  3. Place each croissant on the baking tray, glaze with the egg if using and cook for 10-15 minutes until golden and risen.  Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.  Serve warm.

These are best eaten fresh from the oven but can be stored in an airtight container and refreshed in a hot oven for a few minutes.  The glazing is not necessary but gives a deeper colour to the baked croissants.